ON DECKWASD move · Shift run · drag to look · E interact · R to helmDrag to look · tap hatches and switches
DEPTH — m
1.5 mi
AT THE HELM 0.00 NM
0.0
MPHSPEED
HEADING090°
ENGINE RPM850
THROTTLE0%
N
F
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W / S POWERA / D STEERDRAG TO LOOK · F TO RECENTER
STEER
POWER
SALTWATER HUSTLEBOATS · BUDDIES · BAD DECISIONS
· LOCAL TIME
Sheltered cove
SALTWATER HUSTLEBOATS · BUDDIES · BAD DECISIONS
MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE
Settings
Find your balance of detail, atmosphere, and smooth sailing.
Engine & ocean
Hear the twin outboards, hull, wind, and water respond to your ride.
Sound plays when you enter or resume Free Play. Press M to change it while underway.
AT THE HELM
Controls
A light touch goes a long way.
W / S
At helm: move throttle forward or aft
A / D
At helm: steer left or right
Arrow keys
Boat power and steering, including while walking
R
Walk deck / return to the helm
E / click
Open nearby storage or use a console switch
W / A / S / D
When walking: move around the deck
Space
Return throttle to neutral
T / G
Trim out / in; level neutral is shown on the trim control
Drag / swipe
Look around; orbit in third person
Scroll / pinch
Power at helm; zoom in third person
V / F
Change view / recenter
B / M
Look astern / toggle sound
Esc
Pause and open the menu
Jobs
E does the job (pull up a trap, sell, catch bait) · K keep · L throw back · Q fish and reel
ON TOUCH SCREENSBoat steering and power stay in the lower corners. Open Tools for Walk deck, trim, camera, and sound. While walking, use the separate deck arrows and Return to helm button.
Throttle stays where you leave it. Steering returns to center.
PAUSED
Paused.
Nothing moves until you come back.
Your session stays here until this tab closes.
CHANGE CRAFT
Where's your boat?
Pick a harbour, then one of your boats there. You start tied up at the dock.
PICK YOUR BOAT
Which boat?
The one you used last is first. Pick any boat and you start on the dock beside her, tied up where she lives.
PICK A JOB
What do you want to do?
Each job picks the right boat for you. Earn money and beat your best!
Preparing your boat…
WELCOME ABOARD
Your time. Your heading.
W / S
At helm: throttle forward / aft through neutral
A / D
At helm: steer port / starboard
Arrow keys
Boat throttle and steering in any view
W / A / S / D
When walking: move around the deck
R
Walk deck / return to the helm
E / click
Open nearby storage or use a console switch
T / G
Trim out / in; level neutral is shown on the trim control
Space
Throttle to neutral; coast to a stop
Drag / swipe
Look around / orbit in chase view
Pinch / wheel
Zoom in chase view
B
Look astern at the motors / look ahead
V / F
Change view / recenter look
M
Mute / unmute engine and water
Throttle stays where you leave it. Steering returns to center. The boat follows the actual ocean surface.
MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE
Graphics
Adjusts image resolution for smooth play.
Manual presets stay selected. Max favors image quality and can reduce FPS.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF QUIET
Light on the water
Clear daylight. Deck, hardtop and navigation lights switch on at night.
Turn it up if nights are too dark on your screen.
A soft turquoise glow follows the waves around your hull.
READ THE WATER
Weather & sea
CalmLight chopModerateRough
Sets the base sea. The boat follows the changing waves.
Active Weather brings gradual cloud fronts, rain and building seas. It pauses with the game. Switch it off to choose fixed conditions.